Erosive esophagitis

Esophagitis is an inflammation of the walls of the esophagus. Different forms of the disease are characterized by different symptoms. The main manifestations and methods of treating the disease as a whole and its most common form - erosive esophagitis - in particular, will be described in the article.

Erosive-ulcerative esophagitis

In the erosive form of esophagitis, the esophagus mucosa is quite strongly affected. Simply put, the disease develops so much that sores appear on the surface of the organ, which, needless to say, can not be undetected.

The reasons for the appearance of the disease can be very many:

1. Most often, erosive esophagitis develops against the background of acute inflammation of the esophagus, ulcers , hernias.
2. Sometimes the disease appears in parallel with viral or bacterial infections.
3. Some patients earn an inflammation of the esophagus after sensing.
4. There are cases when erosive reflux-esophagitis developed in people who use anti-inflammatory drugs in large quantities.
5. It is impossible to exclude and chemical burns. In case of accidental ingestion of alkalis, acids or liquids of technical purpose, the esophagus suffers practically guaranteed.

Affected by the disease and those who abuse alcohol and too spicy food.

In erosive esophagitis there are several basic stages of development:

1. First, single ulcers appear on the mucosa. Most often, erosions are formed in the lower part of the organ.
2. In the second stage, the number of ulcers increases, and the affected area at this time can occupy up to one-third of the area of ​​the esophagus.
3. The third stage is the transition of the ulcer into a chronic form.

Undoubtedly, the sooner the disease is revealed, the easier it will be to treat it. Recognize esophagitis will help the main symptoms.

Symptoms of erosive esophagitis

The main problem is that in some cases esophagitis is asymptomatic, and therefore it is possible to detect the disease only after a comprehensive examination. But often the disease makes itself felt in the early stages.

Symptoms of distal, erosive, chronic, acute and other forms of esophagitis by and large do not differ from each other. The only thing - with a lesion of the mucosa, they all become more pronounced. The main signs of the disease look like this:

1. Frequent and severe heartburn is an occasion to reflect on the examination. Especially if unpleasant sensations after the use of acute or fatty foods are intensified.
2. Patients with erosive esophagitis often complain of nausea that occurs after eating. Treatment of erosive esophagitis may be required if there is pain in the upper abdomen or in the chest area.
3. The disease can also be signaled by belching, breathing disorders and vomiting with blood impurities.

Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis

Fortunately, treating esophagitis is not difficult. The main thing is the fulfillment of all the prescriptions of specialists. Most often, doctors choose a conservative way of treatment. Esophagitis often provokes the emergence of dysbiosis, therefore, first of all to restore the microflora. Special preparations and dairy products will help in this. It is very important to maintain immunity and drink vitamin complexes.

In the treatment of erosive esophagitis, it is important to follow a diet. For the time being, if possible, you need to give up smoking and alcohol - it just irritates the mucous. You can not eat spicy food. Is better to eat soft food:

• a well-cooked chicken or fish;
• kissels;
• vegetables;
• steamed;
• porridge.

Such a diet will not only cure esophagitis, but also cleanse the body a little.